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AEG COMPETENCE E1100-4 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 COMPETENCE E1100-4 Built-In Electric Oven Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Dear Customer

    Dear Customer, Please read these user instructions carefully and keep them to refer to later. Please pass the user instructions on to any future owner of the appli- ance. The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning! Information that affects your personal safety. Important! Information that prevents damage to the appliance.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Operating Instructions ........Safety instructions.
  • Page 4 Cleaning and Care ..........32 Outside of the appliance.

  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions 1 Safety instructions This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: – 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low Voltage Directive – 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Directive inclusive of Amending Directive 92/31/EEC – 93/68/EEC dated 22.07.1993 CE Marking Directive Electrical safety •...

  • Page 6: Disposal

    How to avoid damage to the appliance • Do not line the oven with aluminium foil and do not place baking trays, pots, etc. on the oven floor, as the heat that builds up will dam- age the oven enamel. •...

  • Page 7: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the Appliance General Overview Control panel Door handle Full glass door Control Panel Temperature Pilot Light Time display Clock function buttons Temperature selector Oven Functions Hob Cooking Zone Control Knobs...

  • Page 8: Oven Features

    Oven Features Top heat and heating elements Oven lighting Shelf positions Bottom Heat Oven shelf runners, removable Oven steam vent The steam from the oven is fed di- rectly upwards via the duct in the rear of the cooking surface. Oven accessories Combination shelf For dishes, cake tins, items for...

  • Page 9: Before Using For The First Time

    Before Using for the first time Setting and changing the time The oven only operates when the time has been set. When the appliance has been con- nected to the electrical supply or when there has been a power cut, the function indicator Time flashes automatically.

  • Page 10: Initial Cleaning

    Initial Cleaning Before using the oven for the first time you should clean it thoroughly. Caution: Do not use any caustic, abrasive cleaners! The surface could be damaged. To clean metal fronts use commercially available cleaning agents. 1. Turn the oven function switch to oven lighting 2.

  • Page 11: Using The Rings

    Using the Rings Also refer to the operating instructions for your built-in hob. It con- tains important information on ovenware, operation, cleaning and care. Heat settings • You may select the heat settings within the range of settings 1-9. • Intermediate positions may be selected between settings 2 and 7. 1 = lowest heat setting 9 = highest heat setting Switch the cooking zone off approx.

  • Page 12: Setting The Heat Setting

    Setting the heat setting 1. Select the heat setting. 2. To end the cooking process, turn back to the Off position.

  • Page 13: Using The Oven

    Using the Oven Switching the Oven On and Off Temperature Pilot Light Temperature selector Oven Functions 1. Turn the oven functions dial to the desired function. 2. Turn the temperature selector to the desired temperature. The temperature pilot light is lit as long as the oven is heating up. 3.

  • Page 14: Oven Functions

    Oven Functions The oven has the following functions: Heating element/ Oven function Application Light Using this function you can light up the oven interior, e.g. for cleaning. Conventional For baking and roasting on one Top heat, oven level. bottomheat Top heat For browning bread, cakes and Top heat pastries and for bakes.

  • Page 15: Inserting The Shelf And Tray

    Inserting the Shelf and Tray Anti-tip device All slide-in units have a small bulge on the left and right. This bulge is an anti-tip device and must always point to the rear of the oven. Inserting tray: The anti-tip device must point to- wards the rear of the oven.

  • Page 16: Clock Functions

    Clock Functions Function Indicators Time display Function Indicators Selector Button Button Button Countdown To set a countdown. A signal sounds after the time has elapsed. This function does not affect the functioning of the oven. Cook time To set how long the oven is to be in use. End time To set when the oven is to switch off again.

  • Page 17: Switching Off The Time Display

    How to use the clock functions • After a function has been selected, the corresponding function indi- cator flashes for about 5 seconds. During this period, the desired times can be set using the button. • When the desired time has been set, the function indicator continues to flash for approx.
  • Page 18 Countdown 1. Press the Selection button re- peatedly until the function indica- tor Countdown flashes. 2. Using the button set the desired Countdown (max. 2 hours 30 minutes). After approx. 5 seconds the display shows the time remaining. The function indicator Countdown lights up.
  • Page 19 Cook time 1. Press the Selection button re- peatedly until the function indica- tor Cook time flashes. 2. Using the button set the desired cooking time. After approx. 5 seconds the display returns to showing the current time. The function indicator Cook time lights up.
  • Page 20 End time 1. Press the Selection button re- peatedly until the function indica- tor End time flashes. 2. Using the button set the desired switch-off time. After approx. 5 seconds the display returns to showing the current time. The function indicator End time lights up.
  • Page 21 Cook time and End time combined Cook time and End time can be used simultaneously, if the oven is to be switched on and off automatically at a later time. 1. Using the Cook time function, set the time required for cooking the dish.

  • Page 22: Uses, Tables And Tips

    Uses, Tables and Tips Cooking table The information given in the following table is for guidance only. Heat Cooking- Cooking set- suitable for Tips/Hints process time ting Residual heat, Off posi- tion Keeping Keeping cooked foods food as required Cover warm warm Hollandaise sauce,...

  • Page 23: Baking

    We recommend when boiling or searing foods using the highest heat setting at first and then letting foods requiring a longer cooking time finish cooking on the desired heat setting. Overheated fats and oils can ignite quickly. If you are cooking foods in fat or oil (e.g.

  • Page 24: Baking Table

    How to use the Baking Tables The tables give the required temperature settings, baking times and oven shelf levels for a selection of typical dishes. • Temperatures and baking times are for guidance only, as these will depend on the consistency of the pastry, mixture or dough and the number and the type of baking tin.
  • Page 25 Oven Temperature Type of baking Time level ºC Cakes/pastries/breads on baking trays Plaited bread/bread crown 170-190 0:30-0:40 Christmas stollen 160-180 0:40-1:00 Bread (rye bread) first of all 0:20 ........then 160-180 0:30-1:00 Cream puffs, eclairs 190-210 0:25-0:40 Swiss roll 180-200 0:10-0:20 Dry streusel cake 160-180 0:20-0:40...

  • Page 26: Tips On Baking

    Tips on baking Baking results Possible cause Remedy The cake is not Wrong oven level Place cake lower in the oven browned enough at the bottom The cake sinks (be- Oven temperature too high Use a slightly lower setting comes soggy, lumpy, Baking time too short Set a longer baking time streaky)

  • Page 27: Roasting

    Roasting Oven function: Conventional Roasting dishes • Any heat-resistant ovenware is suitable to use for roasting (please read the manufacturer's instructions). • Large roasting joints can be roasted directly in the roasting tray or on the oven shelf with the roasting tray placed below it. •...
  • Page 28 Tempera- Amount Time Type of meat Oven level ture Weight Hr.:Min. ºC Pork Shoulder, neck, ham joint, 1-1.5 kg 210-220 1:30-2:00 Chop, spare rib 1-1.5 kg 180-190 1:00-1:30 Meat loaf 750 g-1 kg 170-180 0:45-1:00 Knuckles of pork (pre- 750 g-1 kg 210-220 1:30-2:00 cooked)

  • Page 29: Grill Sizes

    Grill Sizes Oven function: Grill or Dual grill with maximum temperature setting Important: Always grill with the oven door closed. • The empty oven should always be pre-heated with the grill func- tions for 5 minutes. • For grilling, use both the oven shelf and the roasting tray together. •...

  • Page 30: Making Preserves

    Making Preserves Oven function: Bottom heat • For preserving, use only commercially available preserve jars of the same size. • Jars with twist-off or bayonet type lids and metal tins are not suitable. • When making preserves, the first shelf position from the bottom is the one most used.
  • Page 31 Cooking time Continue to Temperature Preserve until simmering cook at 100°C in°C in mins. in mins. Vegetables Carrots 160-170 50-60 5-10 Mushrooms 160-170 40-60 10-15 Cucumbers 160-170 50-60 Mixed pickles 160-170 50-60 Kohlrabi, peas, asparagus 160-170 50-60 15-20 Beans 160-170 50-60 1) Leave standing in oven when switched off...

  • Page 32: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and Care Warning: For cleaning, the appliance must be switched off and cooled down. Warning: For safety reasons, do not clean the appliance with steam jet or high-pressure cleaning equipment. Attention: Do not use any scouring agents, sharp cleaning tools or scourers.

  • Page 33: Shelf Support Rails

    Shelf Support Rails The shelf support rails on the left and right hand sides of the oven can be removed for cleaning the side walls. Removing the shelf support rails First pull the front of the rail away from the oven wall (1) and then un- hitch at the back (2).

  • Page 34: Oven Lighting

    Oven Lighting Warning: Risk of electric shock! Prior to changing the oven light bulb: – Switch off the oven! – Disconnect from the electricity supply. Place a cloth on the oven floor to protect the oven light and glass cov- Changing the oven light bulb/ cleaning the glass cover 1.

  • Page 35: Oven Ceiling

    Oven Ceiling The upper heating element can be folded down to make it easier to clean the oven ceiling. Folding down the heating ele- ment Warning: Only fold down the heat- ing element when the oven is switched off and there is no risk of being burnt! 1.

  • Page 36: Oven Door

    Oven door To take off the oven door 1. Open the oven door completely. 2. Undo the brass coloured clamping levers on both door hinges fully. 3. Take hold of the oven door on the sides with both hands and close it about 3/4 of the way through the point of resistance.

  • Page 37: Oven Door Glass

    Oven door glass The oven door has two glass plates, set next to each other. The inner plate can be removed for cleaning. Caution: the following steps must be performed only with the oven door removed! If the glass is removed while the door is attached, the lighter weight may cause it to spring up and cause injury.

  • Page 38: What To Do If

    What to do if … Problem Possible cause The cooking zones are not Consult the operating instructions for the built-in cook- functioning ing surface The oven does not heat up The oven is not switched Switch the oven on The clock is not set Set the current time on the clock The required settings have...

  • Page 39: Service

    Service In the event of technical faults, please first check whether you can remedy the problem yourself with the help of the operating instruc- tions (section “What to do if…”). If you were not able to remedy the problem yourself, please contact the Customer Care Department or one of our service partners.
  • Page 40 From the Electrolux Group. The world´s No.1 choice. The Electrolux Group is the world´s largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) are sold each year to a value of approx. USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world.

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